Yaw Osei-Owusu

Yaw Osei-Owusu
Born Croydon, United Kingdom
Genres Gospel, Urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, Song writer
Years active (2011–present)
Associated acts KODA, "Blessing Ali"

Yaw Osei-Owusu, simply known as Yaw is an American singer and songwriter of English and Ghanaian descent. He was born in Croydon, England, and raised in Northern Virginia.

Biography

Osei-Owusu was born in Croydon, London, and moved to Northern Virginia, United States, when he was six. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Management from Liberty University[1] where he and his colleagues founded a campus ministry called P.E.N.S.A.[2]

In 2011 he released The Audio-Biography of Worshipper: Chapter One, a mixtape album. The album featured hit singles including "Osabarima",[3] "Tumi" and "High on High".[4][5]

A year later a live recording album My Reasonable Act was released. At the 2012 African Gospel Music Awards he won the "Artist of the Year (USA/Canada)" award.[6]

Discography

Title Album details
The Audio-Biography of a Worshipper Chapter 1: My Passion
  • Release year: 2011
My Reasonable Act[7]
  • Release year: 2012

Awards and nominations

Africa Gospel Music Awards (AGMA)

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2012 Himself ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Solo/Group) - USA/CANADA[8] Won

References

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